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in the fast lane

Women’s motocross champion Tori Dare is riding high

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celebrating 20 years of aquathon

Over the past 20 years, the MMJ Australia Day Aquathon has become a household name in the Illawarra

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carving his way

Christopher Zanko’s vibrant and powerful artwork captures the essence of the Illawarra

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liquid white gold

Local supplier, South Coast Dairy, named one of the best in Australia

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a hidden gem
a hidden gem

Ruby’s Mount Kembla is charming and exceptional

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hidden harvest
hidden harvest

Hidden Harvest – a not-for-profit organisation made up of passionate and dedicated volunteers

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wollongong's finest
wollongong's finest

In 2016, young chefs Tom and Simon bought Caveau and gave it a new heartbeat

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in the fast lane
in the fast lane

Women’s motocross champion Tori Dare is riding high

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carving his way
carving his way

Christopher Zanko’s vibrant and powerful artwork captures the essence of the Illawarra

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liquid white gold
liquid white gold

Local supplier, South Coast Dairy, named one of the best in Australia

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celebrating 20 years of aquathon
celebrating 20 years of aquathon

Over the past 20 years, the MMJ Australia Day Aquathon has become a household name in the Illawarra

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every tree has a story
every tree has a story

After a highly successful inaugural year, The Illawarra Festival of Wood returns this October

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world clean up day

Wollongong joins 10th annual World Clean Up Day

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Excuse the little hands... I said wait till I take a picture🙈clearly listening is not a strong point... ESPECIALLY when a pizza like this is served up!! 🍕🙌🏻 Soooo delicious 🤤@thefraternityclub . . #pizzalovers #pizzalove #pizza #margaritapizza #dinnerdone #delicious #dinner #or #lunch #littlehands #diningout #illawarraeats #illawarra #thefrat #fratclub #eat #drink #bemerry #fairymeadow #coalcoast #coalcoastmag
Cocktail hour! 🍸@birthsanddeathsbar 🍹 . . #cocktail #summer #birthsdeath #smallbar #bar #ginbar #wollongong #illawarra #coalcoast #coalcoastmag #arvodrinks #shakennotstirred #cocktailparty #drinks #smallbarwollongong
The impressive pools at WOONONA, no doubt they will be busy in this heat today 🔥 📸 by @buzzercastle 🙌🏻👌🏻 . . #takeadip #dive #pool #keepcool #oceanpool #heatwave #shesascorcher #oceantherapy #woononapool #nsw #woonona #southcoast #illawarra #beachwaves #pools #dip #australianheat #aussieheat #summer #summerloving #drone #dronephotooftheday #oceandrops #discover #explore #coalcoast #coalcoastmag
And the babycinos have been approved @lechappecyclecafe ✔️💕 . . #babyloves #babycino #coffeedate #cafe #coffee #heybrew #brew #sprinkles #wollongong #french #illawarra #lovethegong #cyclecafe #bicycle #coffeebreak #coalcoast #coalcoastmag
Stay wild 💚 Artwork by @kraken_kreative 👌🏻 . . #staywild #streetart #illawarraart #localcreative #goodmorning #mondaymotivation #coalcoast #coalcoastmag #streetartist #crownstreet #wollongong #mural #graffiti #art #localart #paintingthestreets
It’s LOVE! . . #streetsidelove #seethelove #canyouseethelove #love #aussieyards #frontyard #gardenart #street #streetphotography #coalcoastmag #coalcoast #illawarra #homes
S C I E N C E is F U N 🧐👩🏻‍🦰✨ . . . #science #atoms #coalcoast #discover #science #schoolholidayfun #explore #coalcoastmagazine #marilynmonroe #sciencesayz #wollongong #illawarra #kids #holidays #rainydays #sciencespace #planetarium #planets #stars #scienceporn #andywarhol #artvsscience #artyscience
The way we were - Smith’s Hill Fort on Cliff Road circa 1900 🖤 Read more about the history of Wollongong’s forts on p4 of our summer issue. 📸 Wollongong City Libraries via @lostwollongong 📝 words by @lostwollongong #issuefour . . #thewaywewere #history #lookingback #coalcoast #coalcoastmag #summerissue #smithshill #forts #illawarraforts #onguard #readallaboutit #lostwollongong
Mornings at @blackmarketroasters @wildethirroul 👌🏻☕️📖 We’re delivering more mags all over town this week so if you haven’t picked up issue 4 yet, keep an eye out! . . #issuefour #backontheroad #blackmarketroasters #wilde #thirroul #coalcoast #coalcoastmag #summerissue #coffee #tea #goodmorning
Back at it this week 👩🏻‍💻Hope everyone had a relaxing, happy festive season... we sure did! How good are summer holidays 😎🙌🏻🤙🏼 . . #wereback #summerholidays #issuefour #summer #festive #backtowork #coalcliff #goodvibes #newyear #coalcoastmag #coalcoast #bringon2019
Happy holidays from the Coal Coast mag team. It’s been a big, busy year and we’ve loved putting each issue together for you. Thank you for following along and being part of the ride. Now we’re off to spend time with our nearest and dearest! Merry Christmas, see you in the new year. Love Dani, Tara & Tess xx 📸 @thewomenspic 😘 . . #coalcoastmag #team #thisisus #hi #nicetomeetyou #magazine #behindthescenes #thewomenspic #womenintheword #ladystartup #ladybosses #womeninbusiness #womeninbiz #coalcoast #whatayear #merrychristmas #holidays #happydays #bringon2019
The fanciest avo toast we ever did see @timbermillcafe 🥑🍞😋 . . #breakfast #bulli #avocadotoast #timbermill #coalcoast #coalcoastmag #localfood #wollongongeats #cafe #coffee #toast #brekkie
This is the Southern Hairy Crayfish, only found in streams from Stanwell Park to Berry - one of many incredible underwater shots by local creative @alexjpike who we caught up with in issue 4. Read Alex’s story in the mag or online and check out his work! @bikeparkgallery 🙌🏻🌊📸🖤🦞 . . #underwaterphotography #underwater #localcreative #portkemblaartist #issuefour #summeredition #crayfish #creative #artist #coalcoast #coalcoastmag #localtalent
Home 🖤 Have a good week, the countdown to Christmas holidays is on 😎🙌🏻 . . #coalcoast #coalcoastmag #view #lookout #coastline #alongthecoast #topoftheworld #bulli #bullilookout #christmascountdown #holidays #holidaydreaming
Just discovered this book exchange on Henley Rd, Thirroul. Love it!!! 🤓😍🙌🏽 . . #books #bookexchange #bookswap #bookswapping #reading #bookworm #thirroul #coalcoastmag #coalcoast #weekend #weekendvibes #wollongong #free
May the whiskey sours be with you✌🏻 . . #friday #yay #whiskeysour #cocktails #pepe #friyay #instagood #cocktail #whiskey #beachside #wollongong #favedrink #drinkoftheday #onthebeach #illawarra #novotel #drinks #celebrate #coalcoast #coalcoastmag
Last night at Thirroul’s NEW tapas bar and restaurant @theoldsouthofficial YUM 💛👏🏻✔️ highly recommend the whole snapper and woodfired cauliflower steaks... oh, and the grilled prawns too! . . #tapas #share #restaurant #tapasbar #thirroul #new #plate #pour #drinks #yum #theoldsouththirroul #instafood #eats #theoldsouth #newjoint #newbar #dinner #dates #welcometotown #wollongong #illawarraeats #illawarra #coalcoast #coalcoastmag
Have you grabbed your copy of issue 4 yet? @northbreakcafe is stocked and ready ☕️📖 . . #issue4 #summeredition #northbreak #woonona #coalcoastmag #coalcoast #coffeebreak #coffee #goodmorning #morning #illawarra #freepress #streetpress #outnow
Austi pools from above 🖤 shot by the super talented @benmack_ who we can’t thank enough for letting us use his incredible Coalcliff snap as our summer cover 🙌🏻 Legend 👌🏻Read our feature on the Illawarra’s ocean pools in issue 4 ✨ . . #drone #dronephotography #fromabove #benmackay #photography #austinmer #oceanpools #illawarraoceanpools #dronestagram #coalcoast #coalcoastmag #summeredition #issuefour #summer #outnow #diverightin
A little bit of local love to start the week 🖤 As always, tell us what you would add? . . #theseareafewofourfavouritethings #lovelocal #supportlocal #coalcoastmag #coalcoast #aroundtown #fivefavourites #favethings #happynewweek #summeredition #issuefour #outnow
 
 
 
 

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Yours & OWLS

 
 
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